Shrub Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy' [Berry Heavy Common Winterberry] Bright red fruits abundantly set; 6 to 8' high; 'Jim Dandy' is recommended as the male pollinator; Spring Meadow introduction.
Shrub Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' [Jim Dandy Common Winterberry] This species, like other hollies, is dioecious, and 'Jim Dandy' is an early-flowering male cultivar suited for pollinating northern female variants, such as 'Red Sprite'. The slow growing Jim Dandy Winterberry is dense and compact. Adaptable to wet soils, but tolerates more normal conditions also. Native habitats are swampy areas. Leaf spot and mildew can be serious problems. Develops chlorosis on alkaline soils.
Shrub Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' [Red Sprite Common Winterberry] 'Red Sprite' is compact, dense and rounded with an excellent show of large, bright red berries in winter. Fruiting color best in full sun. This species, like other hollies, is dioecious, and 'Red Sprite' is female. Plant this cultivar for fruit and an occasional male, such as 'Jim Dandy' or 'Appollo' for pollination. Adaptable to wet soils, but tolerates more normal conditions also. Native habitats are swampy areas. Leaf spot and mildew can be serious…
Shrub Indiana Native Itea virginica [Virginia Sweetspire] Quite drought and pH tolerant although best situated in moist areas with some acidity. Flowers best in full sun, but is shade tolerant. Pruning sometimes needed to maintain form, primarily for removal of wayward branches. Avoid pruning in late fall or winter as flowers form on previous season's wood. Can be subject to flea beetle and leaf spot.
Shrub Itea virginica 'Henry’s Garnet' [Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire] 'Henry's Garnet' is an excellent cultivar that has larger flowers and more exceptional red and purple fall color when compared to the straight species. Resistant to flea beetle and leaf spot. Quite drought and pH tolerant although best situated in moist areas with some acidity. Flowers best in full sun, but is shade tolerant. Pruning sometimes needed to maintain form, primarily for removal of wayward branches. Avoid pruning in late fall or winter as flowers…
Shrub Itea virginica 'Sprich' [sold as Little Henry™] [Dwarf Virginia Sweetspire] The Little Henry Virginia Sweetspire is a compact, dwarf cultivar that has excellent flowers and fall color. Quite drought and pH tolerant although best situated in moist areas with some acidity. Flowers best in full sun, but is shade tolerant. Pruning sometimes needed to maintain form, primarily for removal of wayward branches. Avoid pruning in late fall or winter as flowers form on previous season's wood. Susceptible to flea beetle and leaf spot.
Shrub Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific' [Blue Pacific Shore Juniper] Blue Pacific Shore Juniper is a low growing shrub that typically grows 1 to 2 inches in height, making this shrub a great choice for an evergreen groundcover. Needles are slightly shorter and more dense than the straight species, as well as being slightly more hardy that the straight species. Foliage has been described as having an ocean-blue color to its needles, hence its cultivar name. Adapts well to poor soils, sandy soils, and salt.…
Shrub Kalmia latifolia [Mountain-laurel] Mountain-laurel is an Ericaceous broadleaf evergreen shrub with an abundance of interesting flower buds and stunning flowers in the spring. Site and exposure requirements similar to Rhododendron, that is, acidic, well drained soil and at least light protection from afternoon sun in winter for best results. Mulch to keep roots cool. Hardiness varies widely with geographic source of genetic material. Does not tolerate extremely dry conditions. Flowering is reduced by shade, but deadheading enhances flowering…
Shrub Kalmia latifolia 'Elf' [Elf Mountain-laurel] The Elf Mountain-laurel is a dwarf broadleaf evergreen shrub with an abundance of interesting flower buds and stunning flowers. Site and exposure requirements similar to Rhododendron, that is, acidic, well drained soil and at least light protection from afternoon sun in winter for best results. Mulch to keep roots cool. Hardiness varies widely with geographic source of genetic material. Does not tolerate extremely dry conditions. Flowering is reduced by shade, but deadheading enhances flowering for…
